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Ethiopian Premier Defends Currency Float Decision, Rejects Devaluation Claims
3.8.2024
The Ethiopian Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed, has defended the decision to float the birr and insisted that this move does not amount to the devaluation of the currency. Ahmed stated that the intention is to unify the official and parallel market exchange rates. Reports suggest that Ethiopia’s decision...
Gold Breaks $2,500 per Ounce, Reaching Historic Highs Powered by Fed’s Decision and Geopolitical Risks
2.8.2024
Gold prices reached historic highs on August 1, breaking the $2,500 mark on the New York Comex exchange. The precious metal reached a price of $2,502.6 for the first time in its history, influenced by the U.S. Federal Reserve’s decision to leave interest rates unchanged, geopolitical risks, and...
EU MiCA implementation is a “pivotal moment” for crypto regulations: compliance expert
2.8.2024
The European Central Bank recently joined forces with Crystal Intelligence, as its blockchain analytics partner for the upcoming MiCA implementation
North Carolina lower chamber overturns governor’s veto of CBDC ban
1.8.2024
The bill received strong support in the General Assembly. Now the state Senate will consider overturning the veto
North Carolina lower chamber overturns governor’s veto of CBDC ban
1.8.2024
The bill received strong support in the General Assembly. Now, the state Senate will consider overturning the veto
Bank of Russia Expects Wide Adoption of Digital Ruble Within 5 to 7 Years
1.8.2024
Elvira Nabiullina, the governor of the Bank of Russia, declared that she expects the digital ruble, the Russian CBDC, to achieve a high level of acceptance due to the benefits it offers to Russian citizens. During a speech at the Federation Council, Nabiullina stated that it would be widely adopted...
UAE Bank Launches VASP-Focused Accounts for Managing User Funds
1.8.2024
Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD), a United Arab Emirates-based bank, has launched dedicated accounts for virtual asset service providers to manage client funds. CEO Bernd van Linder said the move aligns with CBD’s core banking services and supports the bank’s plans to foster the digital economy. VASP...
Can Bitcoin price break out after Bank of England interest rate cut?
1.8.2024
This marks the bank’s first interest rate cut in over four years, with the last rate cut occurring in March 2020
Can Bitcoin price break out after Bank of England interest rate cut?
1.8.2024
This marks the bank’s first interest rate cut in over four years, with the last rate cut occurring in March 2020
India’s Digital Rupee Surpasses 5 Million Users, RBI Discloses
1.8.2024
India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), has revealed that as of June, there were five million digital rupee users and 420,000 merchants participating in the retail central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot. The RBI emphasized that the digital rupee is designed to complement...
Ethereum ETFs could reach $10B AUM in first year: Sygnum Bank
1.8.2024
“When the net flows turn positive and accelerate, this will be a strong driver for the price of Ether,” said Katalin Tischhauser, Head of Investment Research at Sygnum Bank
US Senator Discusses Trump’s Bitcoin Plan and National BTC Stockpile
1.8.2024
U.S. Senator Bill Hagerty has discussed former President Donald Trump’s bitcoin plan, which includes creating a national bitcoin stockpile. The lawmaker expects to see several legislative proposals beyond what Trump announced. He believes this move will establish credibility for the currency...
BIS, Bank of England unveil Project Pyxtrial for stablecoin monitoring
31.7.2024
The proof-of-concept showed that real-time monitoring of stablecoin reserves could be achieved with cooperation among regulators, technologists and issuers
Nvidia Just Grew By $329 Billion In A Single Day
31.7.2024
Nvidia started as a humble graphics card maker. Now it’s riding the tech industry’s AI obsession to absurd new heights. The company added $329 billion to its market cap on Wall Street today after a record-breaking day of stock trading, Bloomberg reports.Read more
Bybit introduces Indian digital rupee CBDC payment option
31.7.2024
The use of the CBDC on the cryptocurrency exchange will enhance security and, it hopes, attract merchants
Stablecoin Balance Sheets Can Be Supervised, BIS and UK Central Bank Project Claims
31.7.2024
Project Pyxtrial is a first step towards a tool that could support supervisors and regulators in proactively detecting issues in stablecoin backing, the report said
Russian Diplomat: El Salvador Proposes Settling Trade With Crypto
31.7.2024
El Salvador has proposed using cryptocurrency as an alternative payment method for trade with Russia. The Central American nation has reportedly expressed interest in joining the BRICS bloc and may formally apply for membership within one or two years. Ukraine-Russia Conflict Echoes in Central...
Bitcoin Keeps Weekly Loss as 'Anti-Risk' Yen Strengthens After BOJ Rate Hike
31.7.2024
The yen’s popularity as a funding currency can cause knock-on effects in other markets, helping tighten global financial conditions, BlackRock said
England’s Law Commission proposes new property category for crypto assets
31.7.2024
The Law Commission's final report advocates for legal reforms to better protect the unique features of digital assets
Bank of England Pushes for Swift Digital Payment Solutions as Cash Usage Drops
31.7.2024
The Bank of England (BOE) is urging UK banks to expedite their digital payment solutions as cash use declines. The BOE’s recent paper highlights the need for innovations that allow direct payments from bank accounts, bypassing credit and debit cards, to save time and costs for consumers...